ecopreneurs for the climate - engagement possibilities - january 2017
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A Global Network of Climate Innovation Labs
We are a nonprofit organization whose mission is to boost the
creation and scale up the impact of cooperative, sustainable and
sound green businesses that tackle climate change.
Our glocal community of climate
practice materializes into a
network of Climate innovation
Labs where local leaders catalyze
multi-stakeholder co-creation by
engaging ecopreneurs, civil society
and other key actors, in the design
of business solutions to
climate-related challenges, for
cities, communities, companies,
and organizations.
OUR CLIMATE INNOVATION LAB’S SERVICES
● Duration: customized, from several days to weeks.
● Methodology: multi-stakeholder sessions + global online contests.
● Participants: ecopreneurs, SMEs, NGOs, green economy & climate
experts, researchers, advanced students, etc.
● Goals:
○ To boost open eco-innovation.
○ To develop business solutions via our community of practice.
○ To solve climate-related challenges.
CLIMATHONS
Multi-stakeholder co-creation marathons to solve climate-related challenges faced by, cities, communities, companies, and organizations.
OUR CLIMATE INNOVATION LAB’S SERVICES
● Duration: from 2 to 5 days, customizable to meet specific demands.
● Format: guided visits to cutting-edge, climate-championing SMEs and organizations; synergy workshops; and networking activities.
● Goals:
○ To learn from, meet, and interact with innovative ecopreneurs and SMEs from around the world.
○ To network, forge partnerships, and do business with fellow international sustainability leaders.
INNOVATION JOURNEYS
Group trips to experience climate innovation ecosystems across our global network; and draw best practices, innovation, and internat. business opportunities
1. Challenge identification
2. Idea generation
3. Team formation
4. Preincubation
5. Incubation &
acceleration6. Innovation
Global Network
Incubators & accelerators
Aspiring ecopreneurs
NGOs
STKs
Organizer
idea &
team
Onlinecrowdsourcing
Superidea & team
World-classinnovation
Climathons Innovation journeys
International replication
Multi-stakeholderco-creation Climate-champion
green businesses
ReplicatorGlobal Network
Incubation & acceleration
The power of ECO4CLIM’s network resides in its capacity to exchange best
practices & models, and inspire ecopreneurs to replicate them locally.
GLOBAL TEAM
Luis Morales
Partnerships & Institutional
Relations
Jesus Iglesias
International Coordination
Raffaella Toticchi
Communications &Engagement
Artur Nadcrinicinii
Regional Coordination &
Consulting
➢ Meeting the brightest ecopreneurs and most talented professionals.
➢ Discovering new business models, technologies, and social innovations.
➢ Finding solutions to the most pressing challenges of your organization or city.
➢ Participating in climate innovation journeys across our global network.
➢ Connecting with key stakeholders of the green & zero-carbon economy.
➢ Strengthening your position and image as a global climate leader.
➢ Turning sustainable innovation into successful business models.
➢ Shaping the debate on the economic and energy transition.
JOIN US!We bring together key stakeholders to tackle climate change, create green business opportunities, and lead the transition to a post-carbon economy.
You will benefit by:
HOW TO JOIN
COMPANIES
Become drivers of the green economy, foster open innovation, and develop sustainable business solutions to your corporate challenges.
CITIES
Set up Climate Innovation Labs to address local climate challenges (mitigation & adaptation), and create quality green jobs in your community.
ACTIVITIES
Global Week of Green Business and the Climate Movement:
● 2015 edition (Nov. 23-28): 7 cities, 4 countries. Info● 2016 edition (Oct. 24-30): 22 cities, 16 countries. Info● 2017 edition (Oct. 02-08): goal of 50 cities, 30 count. Info
PROJECTS
Co-authoring of eco-entrepreneurship methodology, training & support for trainers, and capacity buildings for local partners. Info
EU-funded, UNEP-led program, aimed at stimulating the green economy in the Southern Mediterranean Region.
EU Horizon 2020 project (Climate - Greening the Economy), led by the City & University of Bologna, seeking to develop an innovative, collaborative, and circular systemic approach for regeneration and adaptive reuse of historic city centers in Europe and beyond.
Reinforcing local green economy ecosystems, boosting green business creation, and facilitating the exchange of sustainable innovation. Info
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Luis Morales
Partnerships & Institutional RelationsTel: +34 [email protected]
We are happy to discuss collaboration possibilities, and assist you in joining the Ecopreneurs for the Climate global movement.
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www.ecopreneurs4climate.org @Eco4clim
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THANK YOU!
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